Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June) is a time to say thank you for the fantastic contribution volunteers make. During another difficult year, people from all walks of life have taken the time to volunteer and made a huge difference to people and their communities. Action Together invited local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside to apply for one of our Volunteer Celebration Funds to support an activity during 2022. When thanking your volunteers, take a moment to remember each and every one of them. From trustees and campaigners to carers and fundraisers, this is a great time to think about the fantastic contribution all your volunteers make. It’s also a chance to think about what volunteering means to you. How can you celebrate people from every walk of life who are getting involved in volunteering? It might also be an opportunity to recruit new volunteers within your organisation.
Grants of up to £500 were available for events and activities that include one or more of the following priorities:
Recruit - Involving new volunteers to help run your group or support your organisation, which are inclusive and flexible to meet the diverse communities across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.
Retain - Creating opportunities for your volunteers to feel connected, valued and supported.
Recognise - Celebrating your volunteers, their achievements, and the difference they make within communities across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside – particularly during the Covid 19 Pandemic and the recovery from it.
Oldham Volunteer's Celebration Fund 2023 - Projects Funded.
| Group | Amount | Project |
|---|---|---|
| All Nations Church | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| All Sufficient Sanctuary Church | £500.00 |
Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Altogether | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Ambitions Oldham & Tameside | £247.00 | Recognising Volunteers. |
| Ashbrook Wildlife Watch | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Athene Environmental | £486.20 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Ayaan Foundation | £500.00 | Recruiting, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Bee Together Community Centre & Garden | £480.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Bethesda Church | £480.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Boundary Park Juniors | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Chadderton Cricket Club | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Chadderton Together | £500.00 | Recognising Volunteers. |
| Clarksfield & Glodwick Youth Movement | £500.00 | Recruiting, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Fatima Women’s Association | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Fitton Hill Junior Youth Club | £353.80 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Fresh Beleaf Integrity CIC | £490.00 | Recognising Volunteers. |
| Genesis World CIC | £500.00 | Retaining Volunteers. |
| Greater Manchester South Asian women out of hours support CIO | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Hack Oldham | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| IGA Learning CIO | £458.85 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Jagannathpur Upazila Probashi Shongo | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Limeside Youth Club | £490.00 | Recognising Volunteers. |
| Manchester City Mission | £222.92 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| MyColdhurst | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oasis Hub Oldham (Limeside) | £380.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oldham Community Broadcasting Ltd (Oldham Community Radio) | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oldham Greenhill Community Sports and Recreational Club | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oldham King Riders Cricket Club | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oldham Phab | £420.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Pennine Mencap | £500.00 | Recruiting Volunteers. |
| Relax With Lucy & Co | £500.00 | Recruiting Volunteers. |
| Royton & Crompton Over 60’s Group | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Salvation Army | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Santos AFC | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Spoons Charity | £500.00 | Recognising Volunteers. |
| Support and Action for Women’s Network (SAWN) | £500.00 | Recognising Volunteers. |
| Team Hill Charitable Trust | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Unity School Support for African Families (USSAF) | £470.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Vision Youth & Community | £500.00 |
Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Wellbeing Improvement Fitness Initiative CiIC | £126.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Yuvanis Foundation | £500.00 |
Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
Oldham Volunteer's Celebration Fund 2022 - Projects Funded
| Group | Amount | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Aim High Enterprise | £500.00 | Recruiting, Recognising Volunteers |
| Air Athletics Cheer & Dance | £496.00 | Recognising Volunteers |
| All Sufficient Sanctuary Church | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Chadderton Together | £260.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Cracking Good Food | £498.50 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Dr Kershaw’s Hospice | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Fatima Women’s Association | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| GRACE | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Greater Manchester South Asian women’s out of hours service | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Greenacres Community Association | £498.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Holland Close Residents Association | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Hope Hill Foundation | £334.92 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Indian Association Oldham | £500.00 | Recognising Volunteers. |
| Keyring Living Support Networks | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| OBA Millennium Cultural Centre | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Old Mill House | £275.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Oldham Enterprise Trust CIO | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oldham Foodbank | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Oldham Greenhill Community Sports & Recreation Club | £500.00 | Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oldham Inspiring Youth | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oldham King Riders Cricket Club | £480.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Oldham Play Action Group | £498.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Outta Skool | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| POINT (Parents of Oldham in Touch) | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Real Vision Community Group | £500.00 | Recruiting, Recognising Volunteers. |
| RedstarBnegal FC | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Reel Education Empowering Lives (REEL CIC) | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Relax With Lucy & Co CIC | £475.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Royton & Crompton Over 60s Group | £500.00 | Recruiting, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Salvation Army | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| Santos AFC | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| The Cycling Imaam Club | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| The Flowhesion Foundation | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |
| The Oldham Band (Lees)£ | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| The Oldham Phab Club | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| The Pride Committee Oldham | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Unity School Support For African Families (USSAF) | £500.00 | Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Vision Youth & Community | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Westwood & Coldhurst Womens Association (WCWA) | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers. |
| Yuvanis Youth | £500.00 | Recruiting, Retaining, Recognising Volunteers |